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"The orthodontic assistant removes your elastic ligatures (the..."

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The orthodontic assistant removes your elastic ligatures (the little rubber bands that hold each bracket to the arch wire).
Then the arch wire is removed.
At this point, you can brush and floss almost sans braces.
The orthodontist may come over to examine your teeth`s progress. Depending on the situation, a new arch wire may be needed. If you need anything new (such as power chains or elastics), the orthodontist should tell you.

"For over 3 years and they only replaced it if i happened to break..."

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They don`t change the wire very often unless it breaks but they will tighten it about once a month. I had braces for over 3 years and they only replaced it if I happened to break it which occurred twice.

"Well obviously the orthodontist wanted to start moving around your..."

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Well obviously the orthodontist wanted to start moving around your top teeth before your bottom teeth. Many things that the orthodontist does doesn`t make sense to us but it makes plenty if sense to them so just trust them because they are trained professionals.

"Your orthodontist is a trained professional with 2-3 extra years of school & training..."

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Your orthodontist is a trained professional with 2-3 extra years of school & training. If he/she has recommended extractions it is because it is necessary to your treatment. Why pay him/her for their skills if you feel your smart enough to treat yourself?

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